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Archer Daniels Midland |
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Hutchinson, KS United States |
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Full Time |
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08/18/2025 |
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02/25/2026 |
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Maintenance Technician - Hutchinson, KS
Maintenance Technician – Grain Elevator
Location: Hutchinson, KS
Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly
Pay: Starting at $23.50/hour+ (based on experience)
Shift: 4-day, 10-hour schedule, Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
(Schedule may shift during holiday weeks. For example, if a holiday falls on a Monday, the schedule will adjust to Tuesday through Friday. If a holiday falls midweek, such as on a Wednesday, the schedule may shift to Monday–Tuesday, off Wednesday, then resume Thursday–Friday.)
Position Summary:
We are seeking a hands-on, safety-focused Maintenance Technician to join our team at ADM’s grain elevator in Hutchinson, KS. This full-time, hourly role is essential to the day-to-day reliability and safety of our grain operations. The technician performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, welding, and larger-scale mechanical projects to ensure the continuous flow of grain through storage, drying, and load-out systems. This role offers exposure to advanced equipment, critical safety systems, and long-term stability within ADM’s operations team.
Key Responsibilities:- Perform routine preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on facility systems including motors, conveyors, spouts, and drives.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot breakdowns involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems.
- Carry out structural and equipment-related welding and fabrication—experience with multiple types of welding is required.
- Support and execute larger projects, including millwright-level work, such as replacing or installing leg belts, bearings, chutes, and drag conveyor systems.
- Maintain and repair grain-specific systems such as:
- Bucket elevators, drag conveyors, grain legs, and augers
- Aeration fans, grain dryers, spouting, and grain bins
- Safely use equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, chain hoists, welders, torches, and grinders.
- Assist with harvest season preparation and recovery—including peak-load preventative checks and equipment optimization.
- Work in accordance with strict safety protocols, including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), confined space entry, fall protection, and grain entrapment prevention.
- Perform maintenance work that may involve working at heights up to 120 feet or in tight and confined spaces.
- Complete accurate documentation of work performed using maintenance logs and CMMS tools.
- Support seasonal equipment transitions and respond to emergency call-ins as needed to minimize downtime.
- Perform duties in areas where exposure to grease, grain dust, and other industrial residues is common and expected.
Tools and Equipment You May Use:- MIG, Stick, and TIG welders
- Oxy-acetylene torches and plasma cutters
- Electric/pneumatic tools, grinders, multimeters
- Forklifts, scissor lifts, chain hoists
- Belt tracking tools, grain probes, moisture meters
Qualifications & Skills:
Required:- Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of industrial equipment.
- Experience with different types of welding for structural and fabrication needs.
- Ability to read and follow technical manuals, work orders, and safety procedures.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs regularly, climb ladders, and work in dusty, noisy, and physically demanding conditions.
- Must be able to perform work at heights up to 120 feet and in confined or enclosed spaces as needed.
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and emergency call-ins or call-backs.
- Willingness to take formal training or trade courses assigned by management.
Preferred:- Prior maintenance experience in grain elevators, agriculture, or industrial settings.
- Welding certifications or technical training in welding, millwright work, or industrial maintenance.
- Familiarity with preventative maintenance systems and work order tracking software.
- Knowledge of material flow systems and seasonal equipment cycles.
Why ADM?- Competitive hourly pay with regular overtime opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off)
- Long-term stability in a mission-driven industry
- Strong safety culture and team-based environment
- Growth opportunities through ADM’s robust internal development programs
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
REF:100644BR
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| Company Name: |
Archer Daniels Midland |
| Website: | https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=25416&siteid=5998&jobid=3329517&codes=HBCU# |
Company Description:
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With
industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a
commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and
tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural
origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us
unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the
idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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